Cranberry Beans with Parsley Pesto

Gluten Free
Health score
54%
Cranberry Beans with Parsley Pesto
45 min.
8
202kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that's both gluten-free and easy to make? Look no further than this delightful Cranberry Beans with Pparsley Pesto recipe! With a recipe health score of 54, this dish is a fantastic addition to any meal that boasts a perfect balance of flavors and nutrients. Not only is it gluten-free, but it's also packed with protein, healthy fats, and a variety of vitamins and minerals.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving 8 persons, this Cranberry Beans with Parsley Pesto recipe is perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or a simple weeknight dinner. Each serving contains only 202 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The combination of fresh cranberry beans, vibrant parsley pesto, and juicy tomatoes creates a symphony of flavors that will impress your taste buds and have you craving for more.

To make this delectable dish, you'll need a handful of fresh, high-quality ingredients, including freshly ground black pepper, shelled fresh cranberry beans, fresh basil and parsley leaves, garlic, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, plum tomatoes, red onion, salt, and toasted walnuts. With the help of a food processor, bowl, and saucepan, you'll have this mouth-watering side dish ready to serve in no time.

So why not give your taste buds a treat and try out this Cranberry Beans with Parsley Pesto recipe? It's the perfect blend of healthy, delicious, and easy – a true crowd-pleaser that you'll want to make time and time again.

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • cups cranberry beans fresh shelled ()
  • 0.5 cup basil fresh
  • 0.8 cup parsley fresh
  •  garlic clove 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoons parmesan fresh grated
  • 1.3 cups plum tomatoes seeded chopped ( 2 large)
  • 0.5 cup onion red finely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons walnut pieces toasted chopped
  • quarts water 
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan; stir in cranberry beans and 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 40 minutes or until beans are tender.
  2. Drain beans; place in a large bowl. Stir in tomato and onion.
  3. Combine parsley and remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until finely chopped, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
  4. Add herb mixture to the bean mixture, and toss to combine.
  5. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories202kcal
Protein18.69%
Fat33.37%
Carbs47.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34.5
Glycemic Load
0.73
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.768695615232%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.07mg
Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.28mg
Apigenin
12.13mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Isorhamnetin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.89mg
Quercetin
2.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:202.09kcal
10.1%
Fat:7.76g
11.93%
Saturated Fat:1.21g
7.58%
Carbohydrates:25.07g
8.36%
Net Carbohydrates:15.21g
5.53%
Sugar:1.58g
1.75%
Cholesterol:0.85mg
0.28%
Sodium:474.66mg
20.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.78g
19.55%
Vitamin K:104.74µg
99.75%
Folate:203.14µg
50.78%
Fiber:9.86g
39.45%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.3%
Vitamin C:14.43mg
17.49%
Vitamin A:871.69IU
17.43%
Copper:0.33mg
16.25%
Phosphorus:153.45mg
15.34%
Magnesium:60.26mg
15.07%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.65%
Potassium:496.46mg
14.18%
Iron:2.49mg
13.85%
Zinc:1.3mg
8.69%
Calcium:86.38mg
8.64%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.04%
Vitamin E:1.04mg
6.9%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.06%
Vitamin B3:0.81mg
4.05%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.08%
Selenium:1.67µg
2.39%
Source:My Recipes